Rapper Shawn "Jay Z" Carter has an estimated net worth of $610 million as of 2016, according to Forbes. Jay Z, a rap icon, philanthropist and entrepreneur, came to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with the albums Reasonable Doubt, In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3 and The Dynasty. Apart from his music career, Jay Z has established himself as a savvy businessman across several industries, including clothing lines, real estate, sports teams, record labels, beverages and more. Jay Z is married to Beyoncé, who herself has an estimated net worth of $290 million. (Fortune)